Product details
- Label Riverside Records
- Artist Chet Baker
- Series CRAFT Recordings
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2021
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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Plays The Best Of Lerner & Loewe by Chet Baker.
Chet Baker delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Chet Baker leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"Plays The Best Of Lerner & Loewe" by Chet Baker is a mesmerizing fusion of jazz and classic Broadway that reinterprets timeless compositions with a unique flair. Released under Riverside Records, this album showcases Baker's extraordinary talent as both a trumpeter and a vocalist, breathing new life into the beloved songs crafted by the legendary duo. With tracks like "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" and "I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face," Baker's ethereal voice and signature smooth trumpet style create an intimate atmosphere, inviting listeners to explore the emotional depth behind each lyric. The interplay of jazz improvisation with the intricate melodies of Lerner and Loewe fundamentally captures the essence of these masterpieces, providing a fresh lens through which to experience their artistry.
What sets this album apart from other interpretations is Baker's innate ability to blend the sophistication of Broadway with the improvisational spirit of jazz, manifesting in a sound that is at once nostalgic and innovative. Every note feels like
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. I've Grown Accustomed To Your Face
A2. I Could Have Danced All Night
A3. The Heather On The Hill
A4. On The Street Where You Live
B1. Almost Like Being In Love
B2. Thank Heaven For Little Girls
B3. I Talk To The Trees
B4. Show Me
Credits:
Pepper Adams - Baritone Saxophone (A1 to A4, B1, B3, B4)
Earl May - Bass
Harris Lewine - Design [Cover]
Ken Braren - Design [Cover]
Paul Bacon (2) - Design [Cover]
Clifford Jarvis - Drums
Roy Friedman - Engineer
Herbie Mann - Flute (A1 to A4, B3)
Kevin Gray - Lacquer Cut By, Remastered By
Jack Matthews - Mastered By
Lawrence N. Shustak - Photography By [Back Liner]
Bill Evans - Piano (A1, B2 to B4)
Bob Corwin - Piano (A2 to A4, B1)
Orrin Keepnews - Producer, Liner Notes
Herbie Mann - Tenor Saxophone (B1)
Zoot Sims - Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone (A1 to A4, B1 to B3)
Chet Baker - Trumpet
Lerner & Loewe - Written-By
Notes:
*This remaster was originally issued as part of the box set, Chet Baker - The Legendary Riverside Albums.
*Remastering by Kevin Gray @ Cohearent Audio. Cut from the original Analog masters.
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Chet Baker
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Riverside Records
Catalog Number: CR00360
Series: CRAFT Recordings
Release Year: 2021
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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